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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27
The Verdict Unanimous.


w D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifeS: Il can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy
Every bottle sold has given relief in
every case One man took six bottles,
and was cured Of Rheumatism of 10
years standing Abraham Hare,
druggist, Bellville, Ohio, afirms:
'sHhe best selling medicine [ have
ever handled in my 20 years exper-
ience, is Electro Bitters +" Thousands
of others have added their testimony,
so that the verdict is unanimous that
Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of
the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only
a half dollar bottle at w. L. w ood
& Co.'S Drug store. 2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the re-
markable recovery of Mr. j e. Corley.
who was so helpless he could not turn
in bed, or raise his head; everybody
said he was dying Of Consumption
A trial bottle of Dr. Kings New Dis
covery was sent him. Finding relief,
he bought large bottle and box of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills; by the
time he had taken two boxes of Pills
and two bottles of the Discovery, he
was well and had gained in flesh thirty
six pounds Trial bottle of this Great
Discovery for Consumption free at w.
L. Wood & Cos. 2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

RoUGH ON RATS. We understand
that one day last week E. c. Smith
and his bulldog killed twenty-six rats
in about that many minutes. 1t seems
that there was but one entrance to the
work room and that was above the
large balance wheel that is propelled by
two dogs for chopping meat The rats
entered from the upper floor on the top
of the Wheel and when they desired to
return their own weight prevented
them. The result was in the morning
Edward had an army of rats to dispose
of. Don't worry Ed didn't make sau-
sage out of them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS


n OE SCAO@ EE-S S9aRe.
STATE OF WISCONSIN IN CIRcUIF
COURT WOOD COUNTY,
G. A. Townsend Plaintiff,
Against
Johana Dolan, John DoIan, Chas Witt and
II. IL. Compton.
Judgement entered and docketed Dec 23d.
1885, due at that date S262.08 Pursuant to and
by virtue Of the judgement and decree OF fore
closure Of said Circuit Court made entered
and docketed in the above entitled action on
the 23Ed day Of Dec 1885 the defendants having
failed to pay the amount due. I will offer for
sale and sell at public yandue TO the HIGHEST
bidder for cash, at the frcnt or north door of
the Court House in the City Of Grand Rapids
IN said Wood County, Wis.,, on Saturday the
18th day Of Feb. 1887 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. Tie
following described lands and premises being
the mortgaged premises described in and
etfecred by said judgement and decree. to wit:
The northeast quarter Of the north least omar
ter of sectionFNo. thirty-two (32) and the north
west quarter of the northwest quarter of
section thirty-th (33) in Township No.
twenty-three (23) north Of Range No. five
(5) east the same lying and being in the town Of
Sigel in Wood County. Wisconsin.
Dated the 9th day of Dec. 1886.
/. Z. F0RNANCE,
Sheriff of Wood Co., Wis.
G. l.. WILLIAMS, Plaintiffs Atty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27
Port Edwards.

Mrs. John Edwards visited with
friends at Wausau the past week.
Robt. E. Mennet was up to the
Rapids Saturday.
Miss Ncttie Mercer, of Wausau.
was the guest of Miss Lydia Edwards
the past week.
Misses Jennie and Clara Webb cali
ed on their friends in this village
Thursday last.
Logging operations in j ohm Edwards
camps are progressing finely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27
uneral Service of Mrs. Joseph Wood.

As heretofore noticed in the Re-
PORTER the funeral service of Mrs.
Matilda Wood took place at the
Congregational Church last Thursday
afternoon the Goth inst. The house
OF God where she was accustomed to
worship was tastily decorated about
the alter with nat lral flowers and Grape
The old arm chain that was always her
seat was draped in mourning in memory
OF the coupant. a pillow of natural
flowers with the word crest" was
stationed at the left of the alter The
church was filled with old aud admir-
ing friends who accepted the oppor-
tunity of worshiping together in com
memoration of the departed one.
Rev. A. l.. p. Loomis delivered an
excellent sermon on this occasion, one
that would have met with the hearty
approval of the deceased. had she been
present to hear it. 1t was rich with
Christian thought and experience, and
comforting to those who remain.
A long proce ssion followed her
remains to Fo rest Hill cemetery where
they were deposited in thier last resting
place under the usual ritual service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27
EorecIosrl,.e sale.

STATE OF WISCOWSIN IN CIRCUIT
COURT, EO0D COUNTY.
D. C. Townsend, plaintiff.
Against
J. W. Hammond and Lydia Hammond his
wife, tfeo. Hiles, L. Ward and VI IN. Armond,
Judgement entered and dockete. Dee. 24th
1885 due al that date S231.8S. Pursuant to and
by virtue Of the judgement and decree Of
foreclosure of said Circuit Court made entered
and docketed in the above entitled action the
24th day of Dec. 1885 the defendants having
failed TO pay the amount dHe. | viii offer 70
sale and sell at public Yepdue TO the highest
bidder for cash, st the front or north door Of
the Court House in the City of Grand Rapids
in said Wood County. Wis, on Saturday the
18th day of Feb. 1887 at lG O'Clock A. II. tiie
following described lands and premises being
the mortgaged premises described IN and
effected by said ju lgment. to-wit:
The northeast quarter of The south-w est
quarter ofsectiontwenty three (23) IN Township
twenty-t hree (33l north Of Range three {3) east
the same being ana lying in the Town OF W ood
In Wood County, Wisconsin
Dated the 9TH day of Dee. 1886.
/. I. F0RNANCGs
Sheriff eli Wood Co., Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27
Instantly Relieved.

Mrs. Ann Lacour, of New Orleans.
La, writes: | have a son who has been
sick for two years; he has been attend
ed by our leading physicians, but all
to no purpose. This morning he had
his usual spell of coughing, and was SO
greatly Frustrated in consequence, that
death seemed imminent, We had in
the house bottle of DR. VIM. HALF s
Balsam for the Lungs, purchased by
my husband, who noticed your adver-
tisement yesterday We administered
it and he was instantly relieved
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

The latest phase of railroad news for
Neillsyille is, that the st. Paul people
have bought the Hiles road and have
charge of it, or at least partially so,
and say that they will submit a propo-
sltlon to this city next spring for aid in
running that road to this city. This
looks right and proper, and is encourag-
ing. Mr.. j L. Gates brought these
items to town We hear them floating
about the street, and so submit them
with our weekly items.-NeillsUtlle
True RepnbZican
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27
Wants the Fact Known.

Mr.. Editor: I and my neighbors
have been led so many times into buy
ing different things for the Liver, Kid
neys and Blood, that have done US more
harm than good, [ feel it due your
readers to advise them when an honest
and good medicine like DR.. Harters
Iron Tonic can be had. Yours truly,
AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

Geo. T. Rowland, county superin-
tendent of schools, made this office a
call Saturday and reported that he
found the schools throughout the
county in pretty good condition. Some
were very poor while others were ex-
cellent Mr.. Rowland from what we
can learn takes hold Of his new work
with vigor which indicates success.
He will undoubtedly bear Mr.. b.
Mennet out in his speech that he made
in his favor in the Democratic County
Convention last fall
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27
HERE AND THERE.

Now IS your opportunity to get bar
gains of 0'Rourke.
Mrs. Garrison, mother of f. Gar
rison, is noted among the sick.
Mrs Darling we are sorry to note is
failing fast.
Mr.. Joseph DAILY visited among his
friends in this city the past week.
Geo. Wood went to Necedah Mon
day mig ht on business.
Mr.. Quinuei, of Centralia, who was
hurt the past week is improving.
Mr.. S. Gokey, of Rudolph, is among
the sick this week in that town.
w. W. Kline, the jeweler. Shop in
T. A. Barnes confectionery store.
Don't forget the auction sale all this
week in the G.. r. Gardner block.
Mrs. VIM. Hill, of Rudolph, is very
sick this week.
All kinds of job work at reasonable
prices at the REPORTER Office.
E. S. King, of Merrill, spent the
Sabbath in this city with his brother
William.
Mr.. D. Bailey's family of children
are under the Doctor care.
u. s, Senator Sawyer has been re-
elected for another term by the Wis
consin legislature.
DR.. Robinson was called to Pittsville
and Dexterville, to visit several
patients.
The Pioneer Wood Pulp Co. have
as neat and tidy an Office as there is in
this city, its very nice and inv iting.
Have you reserved a seat for the
Lottie Lynn benefit concert? If not
do so now. before they are all gone.
Mrs. Tressa Hamilton, of Withee.
is spending the week in this city with
her sister Mrs. Jos. Whitney.
Mr.. u. G. st. Amour has purchased
another buggy horse. We wish him
better success than he had with the
last one.
Mr.. John Corner, Of Centralia, is
one among the many new readers OF
the REPORTER from that city. Still
room for more, only $1.50,
VIM. Parrish. of Washington Terri
tory, . brother of John and Robt.
Parrish, is visiting in this city.
Mrs. j. D. Witter, left Monday
evening for Grand Rapids, Mich, to
visit with her people. Mr.. I. Phelps
her father is very poorly.
We would ask careful perusal ol
the artical on cranberry culture on the
editorial page of this issue. You will
find it interesting.
The Stevens Point Journal speaks
highly of the weeks entertainment
given in that city by the Harry Moore
comedy company.
Legal blanks Of all kinds in Iarg'
and small quantities for sale at tn,
WooD COUNTY REPORTER Office
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27
List Of Letters

Remaining uncalled for in the post
office at Grand Rapids, Wis. for the
week ending jan 26 1887.
BaIderson George More, Lottie
Hanson, Lizzie Piokney Herbert
Ingersoll Mrs C. B. Rehberg, Theodore
heiets, CuStaye Schlate-, Annie
Kruger, Minnie Van Sevea, Rev. Odf
Mahoney. VIM. hitrock. Willie Z.
Persons calling for the above letters
will please say advertised =
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27
OUR BIG DEALS.

Kerosene oil only II 1-2 cents, best
Water White.
Best Raisins, only 9 cents per pound
worth 16 cents.
Salt-best Michigan-only $1.15
per barrel.
Saleratus-all brands-6 cents per
pound.
Sugars. as usual. bushel for 90 cts.
40 bars honest good soap for SO cts.
All Christmas goods 40 per cent off.
Dust Tea, an elegant drawing. 7 lbs
for SO cents.
New Style Lamps 40 per cent off.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

+. S. King has applied for patent
on his appliance to railroad switch.
The recent railway disasters suggested
the idea. Itis so designed that should
switch be left open and train of
cars pass over it, the action of the
wheels upon the appliance will set the
switch, Merrill NeOs.
We hope Edward may realize
millions out of his patent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

A party of school girls enjoyed .
sleigh-ride Saturday afternoon and
were driven to the poor farm They
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Baker and
while in the room with Miss Reeves
she began to show signs of crazyness
and talked loud and rough Mr.. Ba
ker said it was laughable to see the lit
fle girls oct mt of the room
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

Charley Lawrence was a welcome
caller at the REPORTER office Satur-
day. He represents the st. Paul
nursery and informs US that he has en-
joyed splendid success In this city
where he was many years resident.
His home since he left this city has
been on farm five miles north of Kill
bourn. He was pleased to note the
improvements that Grand Rapids and
Centralia were making.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

We are under obligations to some
friend for copy of the Sioux Valley
News published at Canton, Lincoln
County, Dakota, by N. G. Nash. He
may be some relative of l.. Nj. Nash,
of Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

Ncls P. Haugen was elected con-
grcssman for the long term and Hugh
II. Price for the short term at the late
election held in the Eight district.
The vote Has close between Haugen
and johnson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

DR.. Marks, Of Milwaukee, was
summoned the second time to wait
upon Mr.. John Arpin who had a
relapse on Wednesday last. He has
since been improving.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

Mrs. A, B. Breasted and daughter
Maud returned Saturday from a visit
to ST. Paul and Minneapolis. They
witnessed the storming of the Ice Pal
ice on Thursday evening. While in
Minneapolis they were guests Of Mrs.
D. d. Demarais.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

A large wild cat was killed in Jos
Woods hen-house last week by Geo.
n. Wood while in the act of
killing chickens. It seems that he
had been ieas ting to his hearts con-
tent for some time back on their fowls
and was finally captured. County and
state bounty on his ears brings 5000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

Mr.. VIM. Bisbee, of Merrill, was
down this week engaging men and
teams to work in che woods. He re-
ports business good in that city and
the prospects for large crop of logs
excellent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

O'Rourke's auction sale will con-
tinue all of this week and no longer
Sales take place at 1:30 and 7 P. NJ. of
each day. Private sales in the fore
noon. Be sure and be On hand for
bargains.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

A happy gathering of Charlie Pom.
amvilles school-mates assisted him in
celebrating his tenth birthday on Sat,
urdaY last. The young people report
an excellent time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

The Harry Moore Comedy Co.. at
Opera Hall for three nights only,
Coming Jan. 31st. admission 15, 25
and 35 cents Tickets on sale at G.
II. Slocum's. l.. Kroner, manager.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

Mrs. Keyes has moved her stock of
groceries to the front room of her re ST.
dence in the second ward where she
will be pleased to wait upon her Gus
toners.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

A call at the Grand Rapids FIGURING
Mill on Saturday found only the
feed department running. They are
having trouble with the new water
wheels lately placed. They expect to
have this trouble remedied soon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

Stephen H. Snyder, brother of
John and Henry Snyder, formerly a
resident of this county arrived in this
city last Thursday from the sisters
home of Charity at Dubuque. Iowa.
He is at present the guest of Mr.. Sam.
Rarker where he would be pleased to
have his old comrades and friends call
on him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

Tickets were printed at this Office
for horse rattle to be given by Phillip
Duville as soon as the tickets can be
sold. Price of tickets $1.00 now On
sale at Chas. Gouger's saloon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

Rumor has it that bank will be
established in our sister city Centralia
the coming season. We wonder
whether it will be sand bank, private
or national bank. We will await
further information.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

The next meeting of the Equal
Rights Society will be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Worden, in the third
ward. A large attendance is desired.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

It is reported that Mr., Geo. Hiles
has purchased 10000 acres of hard
wood lands from Hon. j. L. Gates.
The lands are located in Clark county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

The Farmers State Convention, to
be held under the auspices Of the
Wis, State Agricultural Society, in
their rooms in the capitol at Madison
January 31st February l, 2, 3 and 4,
inclusive. Railroads have generously
reduced their rates. Parties paying
full fare one way will be returned for
one cent mile by obtaining certif-
cate of attendant ce from the Secretary
making total fare one sixth less than
last year. Everybody is specially
invited to attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

We we're absent Tuesday and We'd
nesday at Madison in attendance at
the annual business session Of the Wis
consin Editorial association. The Re-
PORTER is in consequence little late
this issue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

SCHOOL REPORT The following is
a report of School District No. 3. town
of Grand Rapids, for the month end
ing January 21st. 1887; Total num-
Der enrolled &C. Average daily
attendance As. Names Of those neither
absent or tardy: Albert Whittrock.
Matilda Helix, Chas Eber hardt and
Willie Eberhardt.
y. FL. ROBINSON, Teacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

Mr.. w. NJ. Morrill,, of Lemonweir
valley is in this city canvassing for the
sale of books. He is now occupying
part Of Samuel Parker's residence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

Cards were received at this Office
Monday noting the fact that Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Nj. Pride, would be at home
after February 1st, corner Of Drew and
Lawrence streets, Appleton, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

While in the first ward the past
week we called at the Pioneer Wood
Pulp Co.'S Office and found Mr.. Hos
kinson, president Of the company, bust
fy engaged settling with the farmers
who were hauling poplar and pind wood
to their yard. Large quantities is re-
ceiyed every week. We were shown
through the mill which is only partial
ly completed and was surprised to find
such net work Of immense timbers,
upon which the four large grinders are
being placed. The company have the
right idea by commencing with a good
foundation. The new machinery is
now being placed and the company
hope to have two grinders running in
four or five weeks The internal ar
rangement of the mill is being remod-
eled and planed in a more modern style
and convenient way. The steam en-
gine, boiler and tanks are being over
hauled and improved, intact, the mill
when completed will almost be entirely
new. We are glad to note the energy
and push of this company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

The Harry Moore Comedy Company
played to good audience last night,
giving capital performance of The
Little Detective, Susie Townsend acted
with womanly devotion and achieved
an artistic success.-OshEosh Times,
Jan. ID, 1887.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

Rev. Geo. w. Nelson, of Beloit, will
preach at the Cong'l church next Sab
bath evening Jan. Both, morning and
evening. He will also remain during
the week assisting the pastor in special
meetings to be helc each evening at
1880 o'clock. A cordial invitation is
extended to all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

We wonder why the proceedings of
the County Board of this session were
not printed in the annual proceedings
of 1886. They are part of that years
business and properly ought to be
printed in the same pamphlet. Per-
haps the Tribune editor can inform us.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27
ANOTHER NEW BIG DEAL.

Take Notice that after this we will
sell Lamp Chimnies, all sizes, No. 0,
| and 2 at cents each. We do not
keep the cheap kind, called (lime Chin
nies. We keep only the best flint
Five Cents each, remember.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27
RETAIL PRICE LIST

R6 The above articles will be de-
livered to any part Of either city at
shove prices.
G.. r. FIGURING MILL Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-01-27

Our Customer, THAT Mr.. Jones, in
his weekly peregrination called on Us
and below we insert his invoice:
December %, 1886.
MR.. JONES, bought Of
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e. b. W. & st, Paul R,Y.

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Departure of the trains from Grand Rapids.
Leave going west, passenger...10:24 am.
FreiR Rht........ $50 "
east, passenger.......
....... $3.50 pm.
freight ........ 500 am.
Tickets or Sale for all points in United States
and Canada,
F. A. HOEPS. Local Agent
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G. M. 4 st. Paul R'y.
City Officers.

JOHN G. LOVE, Local Agent.